MFA in TVFT Writing Option

Writing Option Application

Thank you for your interest in the Cal State LA MFA in TVFT's Writing Option.

Before completing the application below please ensure that you have already applied to CSU APPLY. 

Only completed CSU applications will be considered by the MFA in TVFT program.

Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2020.  Deadline: March 16, 2020

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.
Let us know who you are as a person and as an aspiring writer. Why do you want to enter the Writing Option of this MFA program? Why are you passionate about writing? What inspired you to write? What is your motivation in entering this program and what are your professional objectives? No need to reiterate your resume/work experience. 500 words max.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.
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2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.
1-3 page synopsis/beat sheet of a full-length work (screenplay, spec script, pilot script, or play), in English. And up to 15 pages of that same screenplay, spec script, pilot script, or play. Your spelling, grammar, formatting and structure will be considered for acceptance into the program. Please ensure that when you copy and paste direct links to your writing samples that they are public and can be viewed.
Please feel free to upload unpublished writing samples here.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
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2 MB limit.
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One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.
An official copy must be sent directly to the University.
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2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.
ATTN: International Students upload TOEFL, IELTS or TESOL Score Report here. This is a required for international students. Your application will be considered incomplete if not uploaded. TEOFL: Paper-based test: minimum score of 550 required. Computer-based test: minimum score of 213 required. Internet-based test: minimum score of 79 required. IELTS: Band 6.0 or higher TESOL: Band 7.5 or higher
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.
Feel free to copy and paste additional links to online work. Please ensure that when you copy and paste direct links that they are public and can be viewed.
Note
If you are a finalist to this program, you will be required to have an SKYPE interview with the Writing Option Head and other writing faculty. If you are a foreign student and cannot do the SKYPE interview because of a time difference, you will need to video record yourself answering a list of questions in English that will be submitted to you in advance, and upload the video to a specified link.
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